Oscar Pistorius runs at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, on June 27. / AB Productions via APTN

by Editors, USA TODAY

by Editors, USA TODAY

Oscar Pistorius appeared in a South African court Monday to face charges of killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. His trial is set to begin March 3.

Lindsay Lohan opens up on Oprah

Lindsay Lohan told Oprah Winfrey in an interview that aired Sunday, that her sixth - and most recent trip - in rehab put her on a path of recovery.

Partner of reporter who broke NSA stories detained

The domestic partner of the journalist who broke a series of stories revealing mass surveillance programs by the U.S. National Security Agency was held for almost nine hours by British authorities at London's Heathrow airport on his way home to Rio de Janeiro. David Miranda, a Brazilian citizen who lives with The Guardian columnist Glenn Greenwald, was returning through London when he was stopped under a controversial British law. Greenwald said Miranda's detention was "clearly intended to send a message of intimidation to those of us who have been reporting on the NSA" and similar activities in Britain.

Idaho wildfire now over 100,000 acres

Hundreds of fresh firefighters have swarmed to central Idaho, where the stubborn Beaver Creek Fire near ski and recreational mecca Sun Valley has swollen to more than 100,000 acres and is threatening the area due to high winds. About 300 firefighters from across the country joined about 900 currently fighting the stubborn blaze, which continues to threaten one of the West's most popular recreation areas.

Detroit bankruptcy deadline

Banks, bond insurers, employee pension systems and others standing to lose big if a federal judge declares Detroit insolvent are expected to legally file their objections to the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Monday is the deadline for creditors to file eligibility objections to Detroit's bankruptcy petition - marking the beginning of legal challenges for those hoping to recoup all or most of what Detroit owes them.